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Mar 28, 2023 at 8:46 PM Post #75,256 of 100,362
I don't like to be all-in-hyping.
but hey, i'm human too! :sweat_smile:
The Simgot EA500 are just freakin budget IEM miracle. my review is publish on headfi.

Pros:
-well balanced vivid to warmish tonality
-2 and more nozzle tuning choice
-excellent technicalities
-beautifull male and female vocal
-fast attack speed
-bodied bass thump
-very big, airy, open and deep soundstage
-realist timbre and tone
-bright but not shouty nor sibilant
-crisp snappy brilliant treble
-good transparency
-good resolution
-good imaging
-mature but not boring
-clean but not thin mids
-excellent construction
-crazy sound value

Cons:
-lack of texture and bass definition
-light note weight in some part of mid range
-texture is overly smoothen for some instruments
-can be a hint shouty with stock ear tips

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/simgot-ea500.26361/reviews#review-30475

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Mar 28, 2023 at 8:53 PM Post #75,258 of 100,362
I don't like to be all-in-hyping.
but hey, i'm human too! :sweat_smile:
The Simgot EA500 are just freakin budget IEM miracle. my review is publish on headfi.

Pros:
-well balanced vivid to warmish tonality
-2 and more nozzle tuning choice
-excellent technicalities
-beautifull male and female vocal
-fast attack speed
-bodied bass thump
-very big, airy, open and deep soundstage
-realist timbre and tone
-bright but not shouty nor sibilant
-crisp snappy brilliant treble
-good transparency
-good resolution
-good imaging
-mature but not boring
-clean but not thin mids
-excellent construction
-crazy sound value

Cons:
-lack of texture and bass definition
-light note weight in some part of mid range
-texture is overly smoothen for some instruments
-can be a hint shouty with stock ear tips

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/simgot-ea500.26361/reviews#review-30475

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I've always remembered the name of your blog as No BS Audiophile :beyersmile: Great review.
 
Mar 28, 2023 at 9:05 PM Post #75,259 of 100,362
I've always remembered the name of your blog as No BS Audiophile :beyersmile: Great review.
Judging by a title rather than the content can be ...BS.
Well, if 2-3-4-5 reviewers may cheerfully and reassuringly pat each other on the back - it still may be pure BS (just saying).
 
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Mar 28, 2023 at 9:25 PM Post #75,260 of 100,362
Judging by a title rather than the content can be ...BS.
Well, if 2-3-4-5 reviewers may cheerfully and reassuringly pat each other on the back - it still may be pure BS (just saying).
What are you saying?
 
Mar 28, 2023 at 9:35 PM Post #75,261 of 100,362
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Mar 28, 2023 at 10:15 PM Post #75,262 of 100,362
Sound Rhyme SR5 + UE Silicone tips + Black Soul cable = Absolutely beautiful synergy. Anyone who purchased the SR5, invest in the NiceHCK Black Soul. You will not be disappointed.
SR5 + BlackSoul = 👍
 
Mar 28, 2023 at 10:32 PM Post #75,264 of 100,362
I found the Fiio HS18 eartips were good on IEMs with driver flex. The thin silicon seems to seal without pressure buildup. They don't alter the tuning as much as switching to foams, which also works. I used them on Audiosense AQ0 and Flo Audio Calla.:L3000:
Agreed. HS18 works for slow sounding DD in general and works with driver flex too due to the ultra thin silicone wall.
 
Mar 28, 2023 at 10:46 PM Post #75,265 of 100,362
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Try Goldcrown 8N or RedAG pure silver =)
Goldcrown too expensive 😵 $200.
RedAg yes, actually it’s one of final pairing candidates to DTE500, currently due to tonal balance, Linsoul’s EST cable is on DTE500. But RedAg certainly is best cost performing cable besides MixPP too.

I see XINHS is losing budget cable battle against NiceHCK.

KBEar is winning XINHS at this moment too by their Hazy.
 
Mar 29, 2023 at 12:35 AM Post #75,266 of 100,362
Uhhhhmmmmmmm, Tempotec IEMS...

Is it a multidriver?

I see several channels to the outside of the nozzle?

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Let me guess, one is darker and one is brighter. Is it the silver one that's brighter, or is that too obvious?

So perhaps the silver one is darker to contrast the bright shell...

Or perhaps they are identical and it's the coloring from the cable.

I bet the black one is darker! :ksc75smile: :popcorn:

I've spent too long watching "The Princess Bride"
 
Mar 29, 2023 at 1:31 AM Post #75,267 of 100,362
Starting the day today with this excellent combo!! Probably the most enjoyable portable stack in my collection as of now <3

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Mar 29, 2023 at 2:13 AM Post #75,268 of 100,362
I received the Simgot EA500 yesterday, used the stock L tips and a Nicehck Redag 4N silver cable and was blown away with the first song it found on my randomized favorites list, Wendy Carlos Scarlatti Sonata in G from the Well-Tempered Synthesizer. It was like I was inside her synthesizer, surrounded by a 3D wall of sound.

Other songs from Chris Rainbow, ELO, the recent McCartney album and If (by Libera) confirmed that this IEM fits many of my preferred tastes in music perfectly. It only became a little shouty in some classic rock songs with lots of guitar. (I also found that I had the volume set too high initially.) I may have to curate my favorites just to enjoy this IEM to the fullest, or experiment more with tips.
 
Mar 29, 2023 at 2:25 AM Post #75,269 of 100,362
Goldcrown too expensive 😵 $200.
RedAg yes, actually it’s one of final pairing candidates to DTE500, currently due to tonal balance, Linsoul’s EST cable is on DTE500. But RedAg certainly is best cost performing cable besides MixPP too.

I see XINHS is losing budget cable battle against NiceHCK.

KBEar is winning XINHS at this moment too by their Hazy.
Goldcrown was on sale for $90 off during inital release.

On another note my 634ears LOAK-TC single DD came in today.
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Mar 29, 2023 at 5:00 AM Post #75,270 of 100,362
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